What are the responsibilities and job description for the Superintendent position at Actalent?
Description
The Superintendent/Site Manager is responsible for leading all field operations from project startup through completion. This role oversees jobsite safety, quality, schedule, subcontractor coordination, and daily construction activities while serving as the primary on-site leader for the project. The Superintendent works closely with clients, project managers, and trade partners to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to quality standards. Key Responsibilities Lead preconstruction efforts and coordinate all estimating activities. Develop conceptual, GMP, and lump-sum cost estimates. Perform value engineering and cost-saving analyses. Collaborate with design, scheduling, and operations teams. Interface with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors. Review and de-scope subcontractor proposals for scope and compliance. Identify project risks, cost drivers, and mitigation strategies. Support constructability reviews, logistics planning, and project phasing. Mentor junior estimators and provide quality control oversight. Maintain and leverage historical cost data and benchmarking tools.
Skills
RFI, change orders, site management, construction scheduling, Commercial construction, industrial construction, Construction management, Project management, Construction supervision
Top Skills Details
RFI,change orders,site management,construction scheduling
Additional Skills & Qualifications
5 years of superintendent, site management, or construction leadership experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience). Experience managing large-scale construction projects, including at least two projects valued at $10M . Strong knowledge of construction safety, scheduling, quality control, and subcontractor management. Experience with project buyouts, scopes of work, RFIs, change orders, and project coordination meetings. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, project management software, and construction scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project.
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Versailles, KY.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $120000.00/yr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
401K, Dental, Vision, Health
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Versailles,KY.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Aug 30, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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Salary : $85,000 - $120,000